Amid a five-game losing streak, things seem bleak for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Luckily, the trade deadline is right around the corner, and with a crafty move from Tim Connelly, the Wolves could be primed to get back on track and become clear contenders again.
However, what if the Wolves' problems go beyond roster construction? I think this is a fair question. Even with a lack of a high-quality point guard and poor depth, the Wolves shouldn't be losing some of these games.
The first two losses of the five-game skid are understandable; they came against good teams (the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs), and both games came with the caveat of injuries.